Junk King Blog

[This article was first published in August 2019 and has been revised and expanded.]

Summer is a great time for playing, swimming, camping and being outdoors. But if your own outdoor space is cluttered, a few summer cleaning tips can help.

If you use your outdoor areas regularly, especially if you have children, you know how quickly things can get cluttered. Combined with the normal dirt, dust, grass, leaves and other debris that piles up here and there, most yards and outdoor living areas need to be cleaned periodically. 

Topics: Yard Waste Removal, summer cleaning, Green Junk Removal, declutter, yard waste disposal, outdoor cleaning, cleaning tips

 

How do you know if you have a garage storage problem? Open the door and look inside. If you can't see the floor you then you've got a problem.

The fact is that most people in the US cannot park their cars in their garages because they've filled them with everything else. So, how can you improve your garage storage?

Topics: storage containers, organization tips, clear clutter, declutter, storage, garage cleanup, garage storage, garage cleanout, organizing tips

 

[This article was originally published in February 2021 and has been expanded and revised.]

So, January has come and gone and you still haven't gotten around to clearing your clutter and getting organized. So much for that New Year's resolution, right?

It's not too late! We've all been there, and starting today is still far better than not starting at all. So, with that in mind, we have put together some tips and resources for you to help with your home organizing and decluttering project.

Topics: Residential Junk Removal, Clutter, organization tips, clear clutter, organization, declutter, storage, organizing tips

There is something refreshing and energizing about starting a new year. And one way to make that even better is by decluttering and organizing your home.

Keep in mind, however, that decluttering and organizing is not a one time event - it's a lifestyle habit and must be undertaken periodically throughout the year.

Topics: Residential Junk Removal, organization tips, clear clutter, declutter, residential trash removal, clutter removal, decluttering, organizing tips

[This article was first published in January 2021 and has been revised and expanded.]

The New Year represents a day of new beginnings, new starts, and new hopes. For some, it can be a simple as getting free of clutter with some junk removal.

Sure, that's not as glamorous as losing 15 pounds or running a half-marathon, perhaps. But it's certainly doable and it can set the stage for a clutter-free living space in 2021.

Topics: Clutter, storage containers, junk removal, organization tips, clear clutter, organization, declutter, holiday tips, clutter removal

 

 

[This article first appeared here in June 2020 and has been updated and revised.]

Winter is here and, for many, it's a good time for cleaning, organizing, and getting rid of clutter. But successful decluttering also requires a plan. 

With so many people having to work from home this year, staying organized is more critical than ever. And, because they are at home, this usually means dealing with clutter.

Topics: Clutter, Green Junk Removal, organization tips, clear clutter, organization, declutter, clutter removal

 

It's one thing to clean out your home and declutter. It's quite another to keep the clutter out and stay organized, however. That takes planning and effort.

The problem for many of us that we don't change our habits and patterns of behavior that lead to clutter and disorganization. 

Topics: storage containers, organization tips, clear clutter, organization, house cleanouts, declutter, clutter removal

 

[This article was originally published in April 2022 and has been expanded and revised.]

Every few years or so, many folks look around their homes and realize that they need some decluttering in their living spaces and to get rid of some junk.

And all of this well-intentioned decluttering and cleaning up will most likely result in the need for some serious residential junk removal. So, how do you deal with that?

Topics: Residential Junk Removal, Spring Cleaning, clear clutter, declutter, home cleanout, household waste removal

So, you made the decision, sold your home, and got a smaller house. Downsizing was the right decision at this stage of your life.

And that move also means minimizing your belonging. But what do you keep and what do you get rid of? What is essential and what has now become excess junk?

Topics: Residential Junk Removal, house clean out services, estate clean out, downsizing, declutter, home cleanout, estate sale

 

There are few things we as humans can do to "clear our heads" and simplify our complex lives that are as simple as clutter removal. 

Decluttering can mean simply clearing out the surface stuff of our living spaces, or can be as extensive as downsizing our entire lifestyles. Clutter can be mental, too.

Topics: Residential Junk Removal, Stress Relief, clear clutter, downsizing, declutter, clutter removal